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Letter to the Times: Get informed and vote on Nov. 8
“Does your local, state, and national government represent you? In the Nov. 8 election, you can tell officials ‘good job’ and vote to reelect them or elect someone else you feel would do a better job of making our representative democracy serve the people,” Carol Williamson writes in this letter to the Times.

Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk to speak in Lawrence; she’ll discuss cultural invasion, war
KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies next month will host a talk with Ukrainian poet, screenwriter and journalist Lyuba Yakimchuk.

Panelists explain meanings, possible outcomes of constitutional amendments on Kansans’ ballots
Constitutional amendments dealing with state legislative power and local control will appear on Kansans’ ballots in the Nov. 8 election.

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission pushes to ban housing discrimination based on source of income
Proposed changes to city codes could open literal doors to many Lawrence community members in need of housing if a city advisory board’s recommendations become law.

Despite conflict, collaborators in Behavioral Health Partners will not change board’s makeup
The leader of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County said Thursday that the makeup of the nine-member board that oversees the center will remain in place.

Dana Dyer and his Half-Acre of Fear await visitors
The cluster of gravestones jutting from Dana Dyer’s backyard beckon you to stop as you drive by.

KU School of Music celebrating 50 years of jazz with 2 concerts
KU Jazz Studies program students and alumni will perform in concerts Friday and Saturday celebrating five decades of the university’s “official” jazz program.

Kansas voters say they want to expand Medicaid, protect abortion and ban transgender athletes
The newest Kansas Speaks survey shows significant worries among potential voters about the economy along with views that tilt left of the policies of the people that Kansans tend to elect to public office.

Sheriff Jay Armbrister: Why I’m supporting the county sheriff election and recall amendment (Column)
”It’s best that local politics or personal feelings not be part of any ouster proceeding decisions,” Sheriff Jay Armbrister writes in this guest column.

Douglas County Courthouse damaged from sprinkler system, burst pipe
The historic county courthouse has water damage — from the attic all the way down to the basement, Douglas County Administrator Sarah Plinsky told commissioners during their Wednesday meeting.

Public comment from the Oct. 26, 2022 Douglas County Commission meeting
Here’s an audio recording of general public comment from the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting, taken via the Zoom virtual meeting.

Theatre Lawrence names new executive director
Theatre Lawrence has announced Jamie Ulmer as its new executive director. He’s coming from Beatrice, Nebraska, where he served as artistic director of a community production recently featured in an HBO true crime documentary.

Construction to close stretches of Haskell, 11th, and Barker in Lawrence
Starting Thursday, construction work will close some streets and require detours in eastern Lawrence.

Watkins Museum of History to debut completed Kramer Family Research Room
Following several months of renovations, the Watkins Museum of History will open its newly completed Kramer Family Research Room to the public on Saturday.

Panelists to speak about the constitutional amendments on Kansans’ ballots
A nonpartisan panel will aim to educate voters about two constitutional amendments that would “shift the balance of power in the state” if they pass in the Nov. 8 election, according to an event flyer.

Kansas AG candidates Kris Kobach, Chris Mann make pitch to voters in TV debate
Republican Kris Kobach and Democrat Chris Mann made their end-of-campaign pitch Tuesday night for voters trying to determine who should be the state’s next attorney general.

Initial plans for KU football stadium renovation paid for with private funds; contracts won’t be disclosed
After announcing plans for massive changes to the football stadium and a new ”gateway” to campus, KU has entered into contracts with three vendors to begin planning — but the details won’t be available to the public.

Lawrence library Friends & Foundation planning far out celebration for 50 years of volunteers
Angela Hyde is ready to boogie. She’s booked a sitter and bought an outfit: a pair of bell-bottom jeans and a loud ‘70s shirt.

Letter to the Times: Douglas County should have 5 commissioners
”Adding two more commissioners has a lot of major advantages, and it’s way past time for Douglas County to move forward as so many other counties have done in recent years,” Steven Crane writes in this letter to the Times.

Kansas Republicans seize on false report about drag show to attack Gov. Laura Kelly
Kansas Republicans were so excited by a drag performance, they didn’t bother to question false reporting that said the state provided funding for the event.

‘How the Light Gets In’ exhibition to highlight words of women who were incarcerated
Texts written by women who were incarcerated will be featured in an interactive art installation across multiple Lawrence sites next month.

Lawrence school board leader concerned after hearing report on marginalized students
The Lawrence school board vice president on Monday raised concerns that Native students are being left behind after the board heard a report on disparities among marginalized groups of students.

Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers: Focus on recovery, savings, unclaimed cash helps day-to-day lives
State Treasurer Lynn Rogers has resisted the temptation to elevate his political profile through public-funded TV advertisements for a college savings plan.

Kelly, Schmidt spin policy goals as Kansas governor’s race steps into final two weeks
With two weeks remaining until the general election, Laura Kelly and Derek Schmidt aimed Monday to reinforce campaign attacks and remind voters about what priorities they would pursue if elected the state’s chief executive on Nov. 8.